Speaking - Wednesday in the Word

“Mommy, what’s grace?” That question from my child was a turning point for me. Though I had been an avid Bible student for years, I had never considered how to explain theology to a 4-year-old. The challenge of answering that question sparked my focus on what I call “toddler theology” — translating abstract theological concepts into practical, everyday terms or serious bible study applied to real life.

My goals are to explain Scripture without using Christian jargon or theological vocabulary and to excite others to discover the joy of Bible study.

I am a wife, a mother of two grown children and soon to be a grandmother. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford University (it make my mother happy when I publicize that), I completed a 3-year post-graduate program in Biblical Exegesis with my husband, David. We spent 5 years on staff at McKenzie Study Center in Oregon (back when they were a Study Center; before starting Gutenberg College.)

Since moving to Virginia in 1990, I developed my passion for teaching. In addition to being the Women’s Ministry Director for my local church for over 15 years, I have taught a weekly women’s bible study since 1994.

I am delighted to take speaking engagements as my calendar allows. Please note that I am a Bible teacher, not an “inspirational/motivational/devotional” speaker. My goal is “serious bible study applied to real life.” My passion is to teach verse-by-verse, book-by-book through a passage. You might want to listen one sample podcasts to see if my style will fit your group.

Just a warning:

Retreats/conferences: I love retreat speaking! However, I am generally unable to accept requests that fall at the end of month due to my work schedule.
Midweek requests: The bible study I lead meets Wednesday mornings September-November and January-April, so requests meet Wednesdays or require mid-week travel generally won’t work.

If you’d like to request that I come speak to your group, please contact me. Please copy and paste the questions below into your email with your answers. I’ll get back to you within a few days.

1. What is the name of your organization? Web address?

2. What is the purpose of your event?

3. Where will the event take place? Nearest major airport (if applicable)?

4. Date of the event?

5. Start time and end time?

6. How many speaking sessions and of what duration?

7. Do you have a desired theme or topic?

8. Give a little information about the ages/life stages of your women.

9. Any other details you think I might need to know?

10. How did you hear about me?

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